Microsoft fans, please brace yourselves because we have news for you. The company is now selling parts of its Xbox controllers, along with some documents on how gamers can perform their own repairs. Players are now able to order parts from the Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2 and with the Xbox Wireless Controller for Series X/S.
Parts will include replacement input PCBAs, which is the circuit board that controls the controller input, replacement motor assemblies, buttons and top cases. With all of that being said, it seems only fair to say that players will be getting enough parts to help enhance or further their gaming experience.
Microsoft and Xbox Documents
As said before, Microsoft will be providing documentation and video guides to help players repair their own equipment. A tutorial from Xbox shows players how to remove the case of their Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, remove the battery, and disassemble and reassemble the controller’s various components.
Microsoft claimed in 2021 that it would think about the idea of players repairing their own equipment, which would even include consoles. Moreover, Microsoft was the first big tech company to address “the right to repair” movement, which is a movement that wants companies to make it possible for consumers to fix their devices.
Equipment Legalities
Technically, there is already no issue with customers trying to fix their equipment by themselves, but many large tech companies like Apple and Microsoft have made it nearly impossible for players to fix their tech because they fail to provide spare parts or any other documentation to anyone who isn’t an authorized repair partner.
To make matters slightly worse, Microsoft is a member of lobbying groups that oppose right-to-repair bills. The Entertainment Software Association, the trade association of the video game industry of the United States, have made clear their views against right-to-repair. This puts Microsoft in a precarious position where it’s agreed to potentially embrace the concept while still being a member of a group that strongly opposes it.
What do you think of Xbox making this decision? Let us know in the comments.
Source: VGC
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